25th October 2024 12:32:31 PM
2 mins readThe Association of Liberal Muslims and the Association of Concerned Muslims have issued a three-day ultimatum to Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) running mate, demanding he reveals the names of Islamic clerics he claimed were involved in a contract to incorporate LGBTQ teachings into the basic school curriculum.
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If he fails to provide these names, they insist he must retract his statements and apologize to the Muslim community.
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"What he (NAPO) is alleging some Muslim clerics did contradicts the Islamic teachings. We plead with him to come out and name the said clerics who engaged in this. If he cannot do that, then he must retract his statement and apologise to the entire Muslim community. We are issuing a three-day ultimatum," a spokesperson for the associations said.
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The Islamic faith frowns on same-sex activities and individuals caught engaged in such actions face punishments including death.
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Dr. Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, alleged that during his tenure as Education Minister, he uncovered a curriculum developed under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that included Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) aimed at schoolchildren.
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He claimed that the NDC recruited religious leaders to influence teachers and that various NGOs benefitted from a $51 million fund to support this curriculum, which he argues contradicts Ghanaian cultural and religious values.
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In response, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu and a key figure in the NDC, has threatened legal action for defamation over these claims, emphasizing that he will be contacting his lawyers. He has also challenged NAPO to substantiate his accusations. The unfolding drama highlights the contentious debate surrounding education and LGBTQ issues in Ghana.
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Background on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education is a curriculum-based initiative designed to address the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social aspects of sexuality.
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Although intended to inform young people about sexual health, CSE has faced significant pushback due to its perceived introduction of sensitive topics to children at an early age. Critics, including many parents, teachers, and religious leaders, have raised concerns about the appropriateness of the curriculum.
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